From: owner-ecto-digest@smoe.org (ecto-digest) To: ecto-digest@smoe.org Subject: ecto-digest V12 #233 Reply-To: ecto@smoe.org Sender: owner-ecto-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-ecto-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk ecto-digest Sunday, September 3 2006 Volume 12 : Number 233 To unsubscribe: e-mail ecto-digest-request@smoe.org and put the word unsubscribe in the message body. Today's Subjects: ----------------- **RACHAEL SAGE: SEPTEMBER SHPIEL & MORE!** [SpiritWe@aol.com] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sat, 2 Sep 2006 09:24:30 EDT From: SpiritWe@aol.com Subject: **RACHAEL SAGE: SEPTEMBER SHPIEL & MORE!** Hey y'all! It's actually been a couple months since the last Sage Page, wow...Lots to catch up on, so here we go. Below you'll find the latest NEWS, PRESS and TOUR UPDATES from your favorite art-pop glittermuse. Enjoy! xoxoxo Team MPress === **LATEST NEWS** 1. MOUNTAIN STAGE NEWSONG CONTEST... Rachael was recently selected as an Honorable Mention recipient in the prestigious Mountain Stage NewSong Contest. "93 Maidens" was the selected entry; for more information, visit: http://www.newsongfestival.com/contest/2006_finalists.htm 2. VOTE FOR RACHAEL IN THE UNISONG PEOPLE'S CHOICE CONTEST! "Proof" is nominated for the People's Choice Award at the Unisong International Songwriting Contest. Voting lasts until September 10th. You can vote up to 3 times per day, so go forth & vote early & often! Link: http://www.unisong.com/PeoplesChoiceSignIn.aspx 3. NEW ARRIVALS: VOL. 2 NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS For the second year in a row, Sonicbids.com will be our exclusive platform accepting musical entries for MPress Records' "New Arrivals" compilation series. Our first volume highlighted exceptional indie/emerging artists, while raising funds for Gulf Coast Relief; expect Vol. 2 to be just as exciting/positive! For submission info, visit: www.sonicbids.com/newarrivalsvolume2 4. U.K. BIRTHDAY TOUR: VENUE IDEAS WELCOME! Rachael will be performing for the very first time in the U.K., from November 21st (her birthday) through the 27th. We currently have 2 shows booked in London & Cambridge, and are aiming to fill the entire week with local gigs. If you are based in the U.K. and have any suggestions where Rachael's music might be welcomed, or would be interested in co-billing or even hosting/promoting a concert, please contact us at: info@mpressrecords.com 5. MPRESS RECORDS IS SEEKING INTERNS FOR FALL/WINTER SEMESTERS! The MPress Records Educational Internship program is taking applications for interns. Interested? Check out this link for more info: http://www.rachaelsage.com/mpress/intern.html === **NEW PRESS/REVIEWS** The buzz on "The Blistering Sun" continues to build! New coverage includes: PERFORMING SONGWRITER * GLIDE MAGAZINE * DELUSIONS OF ADEQUACY * INK 19 * POPMATTERS ...and many more! Visit http://rachaelsage.com/press.html for a complete list of recent reviews & interviews. === **RACHAEL SAGE: THE BLISTERING SUN ART POP TOUR CONTINUES!** Sun. Sept. 3 * Cutting Edge of the Campfire @ Club Passim, 6pm 47 Palmer St. (617) 492-7679 Boston, MA Wed. Sept. 6 * Eddie's Attic, 8pm (w/ Kyler England!) 515-B N. McDonough St. (404) 377-4976 Decatur, GA Thurs. Sept. 7 * The Evening Muse, 8pm (w/ Kyler England!) 3227 N. Davidson St. (704) 376-3737 Charlotte, NC Fri. Sept. 8 * The Pour House Music Hall, 7pm (w/ Kyler England!) 224 S. Blount Street (919) 821-1120 Raleigh, NC Sat. Sept. 9 * Wetlands Dance Hall, 10pm (w/ Girls Make Messes!) 157 E. Rosamary St. (919) 338-2746 Chapel Hill, NC Mon. Sept. 11 * 2006 OY!HOO/NYC Jewish Music Awards, 8pm Museum of Jewish Heritage, http://www.oyhoo.com/ New York, NY Fri. Sept. 15 * Cyber Cafe West, 10pm 176 Main St. (607) 723-2456 Binghamton, NY Wed. Sept. 20 * M.E.A.N.Y. Fest @ Joe's Pub, 9:30pm (w/ Special Guest Gregory Douglass!) 425 Lafayette St. (212) 539-8778 OR www.joespub.com New York, NY Thurs. Sept. 28 * NEMO @ All Asia, time TBA 334 Mass Ave. (617) 497-1544 Cambridge, MA ...For October/November tour & news updates, visit www.rachaelsage.com. === RACHAEL SAGE ON TOUR NOW - VISIT WEBSITE FOR UPDATES! New Full-Length Album "The Blistering Sun" in stores & at radio now... www.rachaelsage.com * www.myspace.com/rachaelsage === "A stunning expression of reverent storytelling...anyone itching for some solid girl-and-her-piano music will seriously be missing out until they hear this." - POPMATTERS ------------------------------ End of ecto-digest V12 #233 ***************************